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MA H5222
Bill
Status
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joint Committee on Housing
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AI Summary
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Prohibits landlords and their agents from subscribing to or contracting with algorithmic pricing services that collect rental market data and recommend rent prices, lease terms, or occupancy levels
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Bans service providers from facilitating non-compete agreements among landlords regarding residential dwelling units
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Violations constitute unfair competition under Chapter 93 and Chapter 93A consumer protection laws, with successful plaintiffs entitled to attorney fees, expert fees, and investigation costs
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Allows plaintiffs to invalidate predispute arbitration agreements and class action waivers when bringing claims under this chapter
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Lowers the pleading standard for civil antitrust complaints, requiring only that allegations show a conspiracy or restraint of trade is "among the realm of plausible possibilities"
Legislative Description
Relative to preventing algorithmic rent fixing in the rental housing market
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
3/12/2026